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CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine with 90% plus of the bright fire blue along the barrel, bright
gold inlays, silver-gray patina on the lock along with crisp engraving, gold and aged brass on the furniture, and minor age and storage related wear including some small spots of isolated light oxidation. The stock is very fine and has crisp carving, minor scratches, smooth finish, a few hairline cracks in the top of the butt, and repairs on the cheekpiece. The lock has not been tested. The set triggers are mechanically excellent. B) Georg Keiser Wheellock Rifle - NSN, 54 cal., 32 1/4 inch octagon bbl., fire blue/bright/gold finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine with bright original gold inlays, 80% plus bright fire blue remaining on the barrel, some patches of surface oxidation and light pitting, areas worn bright mainly towards the muzzle, silver-gray patina and crisp engraving on the lock, mix of gold and aged brass on the furniture, and generally minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, a few hairline cracks, repairs on the cheekpiece, and some staining. The lock has not been tested. The set triggers are mechanically excellent. This is a stunning pair of wheellock rifles from the
armory of the Holy Roman Emperor dating from the early 18th century.
Provenance: The Clay P. Bedford Collection; Jackson Arms; The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
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